Fragaria x ananassa 'Alice'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb. It grows 0.1-0.5m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature width (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
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Light 7-9
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Soil acidity 4-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-9

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Cultivation

A late-season June-bearing strawberry with large, sweet berries; adapted for northern Europe. Origin: HRI East Malling, U.K., by D.W. Simpson. Complex pedigree includes Korona, Totem, Holiday, Tioga, Redgauntlet, Gorella, Redchief, Wiltguard, and Surecrop; cross made in 1992; sel. in 1993; tested as EM726; rel. in 2000. Tree: short-day type; more vigorous than Elsanta with erect habit and good fruit display; yield similar to Elsanta but larger average fruit size; good runner production; moderately resistant to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum); susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis). Fruit: conical shape; glossy with orange-red color and prominent achenes; firm and juicy with sweet flavor; good shelf life; large size and low percentage waste; ripens 7 days later than Elsanta and has a longer harvesting season; suitable for fresh market; PYO and home gardens.
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Optimum temperature (C°) 11 - 24
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Synonyms

Fragaria x ananassa 'Alice'